ROBIN DAVID JACKMAN

13^th August 1945 – 25^th December 2020

You will no doubt all be aware that Robin, yet another stalwart Oaks Member, has Answered the Sunset Call.  He took ill at home, early last week, and was peacefully Called to Higher Service, on Christmas afternoon.

We have all seen and read, the many tributes to Robin, that have poured in over the last few days, and as a collective, we extend our deepest condolences and sympathies, to Yvonne, his two daughters Lee and Debbie, grandchildren and family.

Jackers was a legend, and his involvement with the Oaks stretches back many many years. It is difficult to find anyone who has contributed more to the Oaks, than he has. He never hesitated to step up, with great enthusiasm, when asked to do an interview or speak. He was the ultimate professional, and always got the absolute best out of our speakers, while having enormous fun at the same time. Sadly he had to miss our recent Oaks Christmas Bash.

Over the last two or three years, we had hours of fun, as Jackers interviewed cricket personalities such as Robin Hobbs, J.P. Duminy, Brian Mc Millan, Michael Holding, Mickey Arthur, Andy Pycroft, Vince Van der Bijl, Tony Irish , Marais Erasmus, Jeremy Fredericks, Dale Steyn, and earlier this year Shaun Pollock, Mike Gatting and David Gower.

Many of us are blessed to have known Jackers since he arrived in Cape Town, and we have all, over the years, been party to his wonderful voice on TV, great sense of humour, and camaraderie.

The Oaks will most certainly miss him, and he leaves a very big hole in The Long Room.  

Yours Under
“THE OAKS”

Bruce , Graham, Nelene, and Steve

AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN, AND IN THE MORNING
WE WILL REMEMBER HIM

We have had a great response from members to the option of purchasing liquor from the Club during lockdown level 3. We thank members for the support during what has been a trying time for the Club and its operations.

We will continue to offer this service to members, for as long as it is allowed under prevailing legislation.
Members can walk in and purchase from the bar between Monday – Thursday, 09h00 – 17h00.  You can also order online and have your order ready for collection. Online orders are to be submitted by 14h00 for next day collection.

Online order are as follows:

1. Complete the order form, by following this link WPCC LIQUOR ORDER FORM
2. Send the order form through to Bradley Seconds at bradleys@wpcc.co.za
3. If you wish, pay for your order by EFT in to the WPCC Club account, which is:

WPCC / Western Province Cricket Club
First National Bank
Claremont (200109)
Acc: 5015 2662 331
Ref: ALC-{your membership number}

Dear Member,

LOCK-DOWN AS ORDERED BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA

On the 23rd of March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered a 21-day lock-down of South Africa from midnight on Thursday the 26th of March, in order to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This lock-down impacts the entire South Africa, and extends to everything other than the most basic of necessities. This includes the closing of bars and pubs, clubs and public open spaces. WPCC will naturally abide by this instruction.

From 6pm on Thursday the 26th of March, the Club will lock down for 21 days, and will not be accessible to anyone, including members, guests, staff and the general public. All Club facilities will be locked down, including all buildings (the Sports Centre, the Bowls Clubhouse, the Tennis Clubhouse, the ETA building, the Gym and the Members’ Pavilion at Newlands), as well as all sporting facilities (the tennis courts, the bowls greens, the hockey astros, the outdoor cricket nets and the cricket fields). There will be no access to the property through the booms both from the Avenue de Mist entrance and the Laidlaw Lane entrance. Our security company, SOG, who will remain on site, have been asked to police these restrictions, and have been instructed to assist with removing anyone from our premises after 6pm on the 26th of March. We ask for our members co-operation, and not to put SOG in an invidious position. We ask you to respect and adhere to
these instructions from the President for the good of all.

This remains a very difficult time for our country, all our members, and the Club itself. We trust that this 21-day lockdown period will help to break the back of this pandemic, and the Club is committed to doing its bit to reach this goal. We can then hopefully look forward to a brighter future for all, and a return to some form of normality.

We shall keep you informed as and when we receive any updates or relaxation of these regulations. In the interim, stay safe.

Yours Sincerely

DUNCAN DE GROOT

Club Chairman

Dear Member, 

REGULATIONS ISSUED IN TERMS OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT

On the 18^th of March 2020, the Minister of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, gazetted regulations in terms of Section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act of 2002, in order to put further steps in place to combat COVID-19. These regulations are to be implemented with immediate effect, and directly impact on many business and institutions, including clubs like WPCC. The new regulations that directly impact WPCC are, per Paragraph 8 of the gazetted Regulations:

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE IMPACT ON THE CLUB

Dear Member,

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA’S DECLARATION OF A STATE OF DISASTER

As you will be aware, President Ramaphosa declared a State of Disaster on Sunday the 15th of March 2020. It is required of the Club to comply with this declaration, and we must do our part in ensuring we reduce the possibility of the spread of COVID-19.
Click here to read further…

In 2020, for the first time in 5 years the SASFIN Cape Town Sixes will have a change of venue. We are very excited to announce that Western Province Cricket Club (WPCC), in Avenue De Mist, Rondebosch, which is nestled under the mountain and almost a stones throw away from Newlands Cricket Stadium will be the host of the 5th annual SASFIN Cape Town Sixes. WPCC will undoubtedly be adding an enormous amount of value and is arguably one of the best sport facilities in the country. This festival takes place 14th, 15th and 16th February 2020.

The festival has more than doubled in size going from 40 teams in 2016 to over 100 teams booked for 2020. Cape Town’s most loved sporting and lifestyle festival continues to gain in popularity and this year’s is certainly not to be missed.

For more information visit their website: www.capetownsixes.com

WPCC will this year host their 2nd Wine Festival. Set on the Wally Wilson oval, we cannot ask for a better view and setting for a day out with fellow members,  family and friends. Add to that 28 wine farms, craft beer, gin, ciders and brandy
tasting, live music and food trucks, it will be a great day out for all.

The confirmed wine farms are:

Boekenhoutskloof (Porcupine, Wolftrap, Vinologist), Bon Courage, Edgebaston, Groot Constantia, Kleine
Zalze, Leeuwenkuil, Reyneke Organic, Spier, De Grendel, Ken Forrester, Ernie Els, Leopards Leap, Haute
Cabriere, Boschkloof, Du Toitskloof, Remhoogte, Zevenwacht, Elgin, Anura, Groote Post, Rickety Bridge,
Mont Du Toit, J.C Le Roux and Durbanville Hills.

VENUE: Wally Wilson Oval, WPCC Sports Centre
TIME: 12h00-17h00
TICKET PRICE: Members R150/Guests R200

Tickets are available at the Sports Centre reception and on My Club Account for both members and guests https://www.myclubaccount.co.za/WPCC/Account/Login

WPCC FESTIVE SEASON HOURS

Please note our office hours during the Festive Season:

13 December: Admin Office closes at 12h30
24 December: Club closes at 18h00
25 December: CLUB CLOSED
26 December: Club closes at 18h00
31 December: Club closes at 18h00
1 January: CLUB CLOSED

Please note that the gym will be closed from 20 December and will re-open on 13 January 2020.  This is to allow for refurbishment of equipment and the gym in general. We look forward to a fresh start in the gym for 2020. 

KITCHEN IS CLOSING
Please note the restaurant will run last service on Friday 20 December, after which they will be closed for the Festive Season.  The kitchen will re-open on Tuesday 7 January 2020. 

For those who are around, please feel free to visit us for the Last Man Stands cricket tournament from Monday 16 to Friday 20 December, as well as the Growthpoint Super 8 Tennis Tournament from 17 – 22 December 2019. 
We thank our members for a fun filled year on the sports field and at the bar and look forward to a promising year ahead.